I have ss disability. I'm lost!

[RebeccaC]

What are you confused about? How to enter information?

[theadamsfamilyof]

If I need to do my taxes this year or not. Last year 2016 my tax dude retired and states that I didn't need to file again.  
Well he was wrong. I just got a letter from IRS saying we need to do 2016 as well. It looked like it had to do with owning a house?! All I know now is I need to do both. Can I do them together. Or send in the 2016 with the paperwork they sent and send it in May.   I need to do them huh? We make $4184 per month

[xmasbaby0]

You cannot file 2016 and 2017 together.  They have to be filed separately using the correct software for the tax year.
To file a return for a prior tax year
Only a 2017 return can be prepared online and e-filed.
 If you need to prepare a return for 2014, 2015, or 2016 you can purchase and download desktop software to do it, then print, sign,  and mail the return(s)
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Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.
When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.  Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS received the return.

[theadamsfamilyof]

Thank you Xmasbaby!

[xmasbaby0]

You are welcome.

[theadamsfamilyof]

I was almost done. Didn't have my healthcare form 1095 or whatever. Wasn't my fault. LOL silly state!  Have a good day. I now understand that death and taxes statement! Ha Ha!

[theadamsfamilyof]

My first extension. Don't even know if I have to file.  Still annoyed.  I miss my tax guy.

[BrianneEveland]

I don't even know if I have to file. this is my first year on social security disability.
can someone offer help or advice?

[xmasbaby0]

@BrianneEveland   If your ONLY income for 2017 was Social Security disability you do not have to file a tax return.

[IreneS · Accepted solution]

UPDATED FOR TAX YEAR 2019

Most types of disability payments are not taxable and you do not have to file a return.

If the disability income is from Social Security and it is the only income you earned in 2019, it is not taxable or reportable and you need not file a tax return.

For information on other types of disability, please see this TurboTax article:  Is disability income taxable?

[Edited | 4/2/2020 |  12:40pm PDT]